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On the one hand the idea of “invisible disabilities” is pretty simple: For example, if someone is impaired by cancer, no one may see their challenges, but their impairments may be very real.
On a deeper level, fascinating questions arise in this topic of “invisible disabilities.” For example, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a very wide definition of “disability,” so that in certain circumstances being “regarded” as disabled — even “erroneously” regarded — can at times fall within the legal definition. In other words, in some situations, experiencing discrimination because of a fictitious diagnosis can be seen as disabling.
I will be one of the moderators for a free, public webinar, and you are invited. The special guest is Rev. Suzanne Fast, who I have personally seen lead some wonderful peer support groups for Unitarian Universalists who are disabled. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion, please spread the word. We’d love to line up questions in advance.
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